This is a combined synopsis/solicitation HSCG85-11-Q-P45000 for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Proposal incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-32. This is small business set-aside procurement. The NAICS is 332999. It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the Coast Guard as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum, rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the contracting officer or Ombudsman. Informal forum with the Ombudsman: Interested parties who believe that Coast Guard procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable). Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the contracting officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester's concerns are unresolved, an independent review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the contracting officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth at FAR 33.103(d)(2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. To be timely, protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be forwarded to the address: Commandant (CG-9131), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Acquisition Planning and Performance Measurement, 1900 Half St. SW, Room 11-0402, Washington, DC. 20593, Telephone (202) 3723692, Fax: (202) 475, 3904. This requirement is to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to accomplish the following IAW the provided specifications: STUD LINK CHAIN FOR CGC MUNRO (WHEC 724) Contract Line Items 1. Definite Item: STUD LINK CHAIN, 1-5/8 in; NSN: 4010-00-149-5607 Specifications: MIL - C -24633A Yield Strength (O.2 percent offset) 68,000 lb/in2 Ultimate tensile strength 99,600 lb/in2 Elongation specimen gauge length - 18 percent Reduction in area 45 percent Specimen impact, Charpy V -notch, 63 ft-lb QUANTITY: 4 SO TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE $ B. THE REQUIRED DELIVERY TIME UNDER THIS REQUIREMENT IS 75 DAYS OR LESS. FAILURE TO MEET THIS DELIVERY TIME WILL RESULT IN CONSIDERING THE OFFER AS NON-RESPONSIVE TO THE REQUIREMENT OF THE SOLICITATION AND WILL NOT BE EVALUATED FOR AWARD. OFFEROR MUST PROVIDE IN THEIR OFFER THEIR PROPOSED DELIVERY TIME. C. PLEASE INCLUDE SHIPPING ESTIMATE TO ALAMEDA, CA 94501 As stated below, the provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies with the following addenda: Award of a contract will be based on the following criteria: Past Performance and price. Offerors are cautioned that the government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions. Therefore, offeror's initial offer should contain its best terms. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Past Performance and Price. 1) Price: The aggregate price determined by totaling the offer price for the definite items, plus offer price for optional item, plus the composite labor hour extended total. 2) Past Performance: In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(b)(1) and the following, the offeror is required to identify past or current contracts for efforts similar to this requirement. Offerors are to submit three (3) references within the last three years. Provide as a minimum the following applicable information: contract number, description of work, total dollar amount, procuring activity or firm's complete name (include addresses, telephone numbers, and the point of contact). Past Performance will look at relevant experience, responsiveness, resources, quality and consistency of services, customer satisfaction, and management. The Government will award a contract resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be more advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. For the purpose of this solicitation past performance is approximately equal to price. Potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities are invited to submit quotations that will be considered by the agency. Proposals should be written and submitted in a legible format. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation. Proposals must contain the contractor's Tax Information Number, and DUNS Number. Proposals must be received not later than 22 February 2011, 0900 Pacific Standard Time. Quotations received after the date and time specified will not be considered. Offerors may fax their proposal to: (510) 637-5983 Attn: SK2 Jonathan Iverson or e-mail
[email protected]. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation, and Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial Items (APR 2008) FAR 52.212.2 Evaluation Commercial Items (JAN 1999), FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 2009) with Alt 1 included. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAR 2009). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (MAR 2009). The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: FAR 52.203-6, 52.219-1, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.219-28, 52.222-19, 52.222-20, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35-36-37-39, 52.222-44, 52.222-50, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-1, 52.232-8, 52.323-11, 52.232-23, 52.232-25, 52.232-33, 52.232.38, 52.233-1, 52.233-3, 52.242-2, 52.243-1, 52.249-1, 52.253-1 and HSAR 3052.209.70. Offerors are advised of the requirement to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items, with its offer. All questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to SK2 Jonathan Iverson at (510) 637-5961 or via e-mail
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